Is Philip Morris International no longer a cigarette company? CSO discusses ”radical transformation”

Philip Morris International (PMI) is best known as a cigarette company. But, as our guest Jennifer Motles, PMI’s Chief Sustainability Officer, says, they are attempting to change fast to become a company that no longer bases its success on making or selling cigarettes. She even says they can become a wellness and healthcare company. 

Prior to joining PMI, Motles served as a human rights attorney with the United Nations. In today’s episode we discuss her unique career journey, her philosophy of change, as well as dig into some of the details on PMI’s ongoing corporate transformation. We also discuss PMI’s journey building a bespoke internal sustainability index that links executive compensation to the company’s ongoing sustainability work.

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Keesa Schreane is a highly in-demand author, keynote speaker, and consultant, whose expertise includes sustainability data, risk analysis, sustainable finance, and corporate reporting. Her work has appeared in outlets including Black Enterprise, Bloomberg, CNBC, CBS, Essence, FinTech TV, and Latina, and she serves on numerous boards and committees, including Ceres President’s Council.

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Climate Money Work is veteran podcast host and author Keesa Schreane’s show that explores complex climate, workplace, governance and social issues. Throughout each episode, Keesa both hosts compelling conversations with experts and offers her own insights on how corporates, investors, and regulators might find solutions — and common ground.